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<blockquote data-quote="CBM" data-source="post: 108424" data-attributes="member: 4440"><p>Starb....GREAT ADVICE.....I'm printing this out to hang all over my house for myself and husband. </p><p></p><p>I'm also working with the SD to get her a placement in a Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). (although I'm going through battle with guilt. I'm at my wits end and she's picked up a new habit lately of walking out of the house when she doesn't agree with something we've said/requested.</p><p></p><p>Her diagnosis was relatively recent (6/07), however this has been a battle I've been dealing with for over 6 yrs. The SD had her diagnosis as Learning Disability (LD), though I've been telling them for the past 2 yrs it's something more than Learning Disability (LD). Finally we shelled out $2800 for a private evaluation and got the proper diagnosis. The neurologist started her on Concerta 18mg, but after an outburst which required us to take her to the ER, we we're informed that this dosage was nothing more than a placebo. Neurologist bumped it up to 27mg (more placebo). The neurologist suggested we work with a psychiatrist as the Concerta was designed to treat the ADHD and mild behaviors, but behaviors of her magnitude would require alternate medication. After meeting w. a psychiatrist, we were informed that the proper dosage for her body weight should be anywhere from 75mg-150mg, but the increase has to be gradual. We're now up to 54mg. Today was her first day back after a 3-day suspension and GUESS WHAT???!!!! You guessed it....she managed to get herself suspended again by 11am. I'm soooooooooo exhausted. Will it get better???!!! Any suggestions on different medication?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CBM, post: 108424, member: 4440"] Starb....GREAT ADVICE.....I'm printing this out to hang all over my house for myself and husband. I'm also working with the SD to get her a placement in a Residential Treatment Facility (RTF). (although I'm going through battle with guilt. I'm at my wits end and she's picked up a new habit lately of walking out of the house when she doesn't agree with something we've said/requested. Her diagnosis was relatively recent (6/07), however this has been a battle I've been dealing with for over 6 yrs. The SD had her diagnosis as Learning Disability (LD), though I've been telling them for the past 2 yrs it's something more than Learning Disability (LD). Finally we shelled out $2800 for a private evaluation and got the proper diagnosis. The neurologist started her on Concerta 18mg, but after an outburst which required us to take her to the ER, we we're informed that this dosage was nothing more than a placebo. Neurologist bumped it up to 27mg (more placebo). The neurologist suggested we work with a psychiatrist as the Concerta was designed to treat the ADHD and mild behaviors, but behaviors of her magnitude would require alternate medication. After meeting w. a psychiatrist, we were informed that the proper dosage for her body weight should be anywhere from 75mg-150mg, but the increase has to be gradual. We're now up to 54mg. Today was her first day back after a 3-day suspension and GUESS WHAT???!!!! You guessed it....she managed to get herself suspended again by 11am. I'm soooooooooo exhausted. Will it get better???!!! Any suggestions on different medication? [/QUOTE]
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